Best 5 California Tortilla Pizzas Recipes

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**California Tortilla Pizzas: A Culinary Journey Through Mexican and Italian Flavors**

Savor the tantalizing fusion of Mexican and Italian culinary traditions with California tortilla pizzas, a delightful symphony of flavors that will ignite your taste buds. These pizzas are a unique and innovative take on the classic pizza, featuring a crispy tortilla base that replaces the traditional dough. Topped with a vibrant blend of Mexican-inspired ingredients and oozing cheese, these pizzas offer a fiesta of flavors that will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of California. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey with three enticing California tortilla pizza recipes: the classic California Tortilla Pizza, the Spicy Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Pizza, and the tantalizing Grilled Chicken and Avocado Tortilla Pizza. Each recipe offers a unique combination of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with California tortilla pizzas, where the bold flavors of Mexico meet the timeless charm of Italy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TORTILLA PIZZA RECIPE



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Tortilla pizzas are a fast and easy way to enjoy your favorite personalized pizza.

Provided by Stephanie Dulgarian

Categories     dinner     lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tortillas
8 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
24 slices pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Spread the pizza sauce over the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and top with pepperoni.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 924 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

EASY TORTILLA PIZZA



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This is an extremely easy/fast way to prepare a delicious pizza that is light enough to be a snack, serves well as an appetizer, or is so good that is can be devoured alone! I make this often when entertaining guests and it always goes fast. You can make any sort of topping variations. The one below is the classic way I usually prepare it. I cook this also with my family. Each person gets their own tortilla to, as my kids say, decorate.

Provided by LPMUSTANG

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 23m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 inch) soft flour tortilla
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place tortilla on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tortilla from the oven and spread tomato sauce on top. Arrange chicken breast, green bell pepper, and green onions over tomato sauce; cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle oregano over cheese. Slice pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 201.2 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 71.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1024.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CRISPY TORTILLA PIZZA AND SAVINGS SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large yellow onion, halved, then sliced 1/4-inch-thick
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sausage, removed from casings
4 teaspoons olive oil
Four 12-inch flour tortillas
2 large tomatoes, sliced into thin rounds (about 16 slices)
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 small tomato, diced
4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • For the caramelized onions: Cook the onions in the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the pizza: Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until crumbled and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Adjust an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the broiler to high. Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add a tortilla; this will start crisping the bottom of the tortilla before it goes in the oven. Almost immediately, build the pizza right in the pan, starting with a quarter of the tomatoes followed by the a quarter of the cheese, making sure the cheese goes all the way to the edge and beyond. Then add a quarter of the onions and a quarter of the sausage. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the cheese is golden brown and melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pizza ingredients to make 3 more pizzas. (You can hold the pizzas in a warm oven while you make the others.)
  • For the salad: Place the lettuce in a salad bowl. Top with the tomatoes and bacon and drizzle with dressing.

TORTILLA PIZZAS



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"These cheesy tortilla slices are gobbled up fast whenever I serve them," reports Gillian Capps of Downers Grove, Illinois. "The spread keeps well in the fridge, so it's simple to whip up these snacks for unexpected guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced green pepper
1/4 cup minced sweet red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 flour tortillas (7 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place tortillas on greased baking sheets; spread with cheese mixture. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TORTIZZAS



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Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's now-discontinued Greek pizza, as well as the Manhattan bar Our/New York's also-discontinued tortilla pizzas (affectionately called "tortizzas" by the patrons who remember them), this quick lunch or light dinner builds on a sturdy base of crispy, cheesy flour tortillas. A fresh mix of cucumbers, tomatoes and avocado, mounded atop the tortillas, makes you feel like you're eating a salad with your hands. Feta delivers sharpness and creaminess, as does the simple garlicky yogurt sauce that drapes each tortizza. A drizzle of honey at the end might sound out of place here, but it really brings together all the flavors, and is a popular dipping sauce for pizza in South Korea.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 Persian or mini seedless cucumbers, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
2 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
8 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
2 teaspoons dried oregano, za'atar or Italian seasoning
1 cup plain yogurt
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling
1 cup crumbled feta
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set in the sink and toss to combine. Let sit to drain excess liquid, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the tortillas on the sheet pans, four per pan, and sprinkle each with the mozzarella and dried oregano. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, and the tortillas' edges are crispy but still pale, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the tortillas are baking, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, honey and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  • To serve, evenly divide the drained cucumbers and tomatoes among the tortillas. Top each with feta, avocado and parsley, and spoon the yogurt sauce over everything, leaving some back to serve on the side. As a final flourish, lightly drizzle the tortizzas with honey. You can eat these flat like mini pizzas or folded like tacos.

Tips:

  • Use store-bought pizza dough or make your own using a simple recipe.
  • For the tortilla pizzas, use large burrito-sized tortillas or cut regular tortillas in half.
  • Top the pizzas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Be creative with your toppings. You can use anything from traditional pizza toppings to leftover vegetables or meats.
  • Bake the pizzas in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the pizzas hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Conclusion:

California Tortilla Pizzas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there's something for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give California Tortilla Pizzas a try.

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